WINDNOISE, DOOR SQUEAKS AT A- PILLAR (SERVICE PROCEDURE)

Model and Year: 1990 CHEVROLET LUMINA SEDAN

Customer comments of windnoise or door squeaks at the A-pillar on 1990 Chevrolet Lumina sedans may be addressed using the following procedure:

IMPORTANT: For windnoise condition, vehicles with VINs from L9142438 to L9149745 may be affected. Light squeak vehicles prior to VIN L9142438 may be affected.

1. Examine the windshield reveal molding to determine if it has a lip as shown in Figure 1. If it DOES NOT have a lip, proceed to Step 3.

2. Using a suitable knife, start at the top of the molding and CAREFULLY remove the lip from the molding, See view A. It is important to cut as straight as possible in order to insure suitable appearance.

3. Open the front and rear doors and remove the two attaching screws at the rear of auxiliary weather strip, and remove weather strip.

4. Remove approximately 250 mm (10 in.) of butyl tape from the rear portion of the attaching flange to the weld joint line (SILICONE BRONZE JOINT) See Figure 2.

5. Reinstall the two rear attaching screws. With a light hammer, tap the screws inward until they are flush with the body.

6. Remove and discard the screws.

7. Lightly coat plastic retainers, P/N 8731909 with Permatex Clear Super Auto Seal #84 and insert into screw holes. Part is currently availble from GMSPO.

8. Reinstall new auxiliary weatherstrip, P/N 10148886 (Right Hand) P/N 10148887 (Left Hand).

9. Repeat for other side.

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

Labor Operation Number: T1540 Windnoise at A-Pillar

Labor Time: .8 Hour (Both Sides)

Labor Operation Number: T1541 Door Squeaks at A-Pillar

Labor Time: 1.0 Hour (Both Sides)

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